20085. The Army and Navy Journal, Volume IX, Number 29, Saturday, March 2nd, 1872. Colonel R.F. O'Beirne, U.S. Army, Commanding (letter)

The Army And Navy Journal Volume IX, Number 29 Saturday, March 2nd, 1872 Colonel R.F. O’Beirne U.S. Army, Commanding Sir: In reply to your request for a statement from me in regard to the medical and general treatment of William Kruger and Mollie Sheppard, while at this post, I have the honor to state that on the receipt of the information of the stage being attacked between Wickenburg and Ehrenberg, you ordered me to proceed without a moment’s delay, and render such assistance as the cases required. On my arrival at Wickenburg I found the only survivors— Mr. Kruger and Miss Sheppard, wounded; Kruger slightly, and the woman badly in the upper third right arm. Having been informed that no proper medical aid could be procured at the latter place, and in consultation with Captain Meinhold in regard to the matter, we came to the conclusion to remove them to a point near Camp Date Creek where they would receive proper care and attention. On our arrival at the post, it being near dark the woman was placed in the quarters occupied by the hospital matron, until such time as arrangements could be made for her removal to Mr. Gilson’s, on the reservation, (2½) miles from camp. On visiting her the morning after her arrival, I found her arm much swollen and inflamed, and so reported to you, when I was ordered to keep her there until such time as she could be removed without harm to herself to more comfortable quarters. Also, that I should admit William Kruger to hospital for treatment, etc., he refusing to go into hospital and preferring to remain at the matron’s with the wounded woman until such time as she had recovered sufficiently to be removed to Mr. Gilson’s where he accompanied her and where they remained until entirely recovered. I take pleasure in stating that every assistance was rendered me by the commanding officer of this post, and that every comfort that they could well have received was extended to them. I am sir, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, D.J. Evans, Post Surgeon, CAMP DATE CREEK, A.T., January 27th, 1872.